Camp Information
Dates
Monday, March 12 - Wednesday, March 15
DEPARTURE: 7.30am Monday 12 March from bus stop outside school on Campbell Parade. Students meet in the quad for registration before boarding buses.
RETURN: 3.30 pm (approx.) Wednesday 14 March to bus stop on Campbell Parade [traffic permitting].
TRANSPORT: Port Stephens Coaches- seat belt fitted 60 seater coaches.
LOCATION: The Great Aussie Bush Camp facility near the coastal towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, is situated within a historically unique and truly authentic Australian environment. Located near the pristine beaches of Port Stephens and the magnificent Myall Lakes, it's the perfect outdoor education and recreation learning environment.
ACTIVITIES
Team Challenge Trail
Rock Climbing
Canoeing
Lost Island
Pioneering
Fencing
Fossiling
Dual Flying Fox
High Ropes
Archery
Raft Building
Bushcraft
PLUS HEAPS MORE...to maximise student involvement
ORGANISATION AND SUPERVISION
The Great Aussie Bush Camp maintains a ratio of 1:15, one instructor and one teacher to each activity group of 30 children. They provide the accommodation, meals and the spacious grounds in which the activities are based. The principal and staff of Aussie Bush Camps, assisted by BBPS Stage 3 teachers, will coordinate the day and evening activities.
BBPS ACCOMPANYING STAFF
Belinda Shehadie, Ryan Leibel, Sam Fleming, Kim Hunt, Sophie George, Troy Cummins and an additional support teacher.
*Please refer to the detailed notes that were provided for a concise list of information. If you do not have these notes please collect from the school office.